Thank you to those who took the time to contribute to this consultation. We've gone through the feedback, below are some of the key findings that we took into account when finalising the strategy.

Of the submissions we received, 76 percent strongly agreed or agreed that the strategy provided clarity on the Council's waste reduction strategy.

There was strong support from submitters on the four proposed zero waste objectives.

Many submitters also gave useful feedback or provided additional information to support or improve the wording of the objectives and priority actions.

They also asked us to highlight the roles and responsibilities or organisations outside the Council and residents to support delivery of the strategy.

The strategy was approved by the Council in April 2023.

We know that all Wellingtonians, regardless of age or occupation, care deeply about our city’s environment and the roles we can all play to protect and enhance it.

Addressing our city’s waste is one step we can take to reduce the impact of waste on our environment, and reduce our carbon footprint.

A zero waste future for Wellington – our draft Zero Waste Strategy – is a first for Wellington. It sets the blueprint for intergenerational sustainability in our city, outlining how a circular economy can design out waste and pollution, keep resources in use for as long as possible, and safely manage the waste that can’t be reused or recycled.

• Products and services provided in Wellington being waste free
• Waste reduction will be made attractive and accessible for everyone
• The infrastructure and systems to increase resource circulatory will be in place, and
• Only waste that cannot be reused or recycled will enter the landfill.

All submissions (including your name) are provided in their entirety to elected members and made available to the public at our office and on our website.

Personal information will also be used for the administration of the consultation process including informing you of the outcome of the consultation.

All information collected will be held by Wellington City Council, 113 The Terrace, Wellington, with submitters having the right to access and correct personal information.